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Flagship Report
World Cities Report 2026: The Global Housing Crisis: Pathways to Action
The current global housing crisis is the outcome of decades of insufficient investment, rapid urbanization, economic instability, and displacement caused by conflict and disasters. Recent global estimates indicate that… Read more
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Annual Report
Annual Report 2024
UN-Habitat’s 2024 Annual Report, Adequate Housing for All, highlights global efforts to address the housing crisis and advance sustainable urbanization. The report showcases progress in reducing inequality, promoting… Read more

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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
SDG Project Assessment Tool – Volume 2: User Guide
Technical Report
Review on SDG11 Synthesis Report for the 2018 HLPF - Tracking Progress Towards Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
Activities Report
Towards a new generation of Voluntary Local Reviews: Connecting VLRs and VNRs
Technical Report
A Multi-Country Capacity Assessment of National Statistical Offices Preparedness to Report on SDG Indicator 1.4.2
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Technical Report
UN-Habitat Catalogue of Solutions 2026-2029
2026
UN-Habitat’s Catalogue of Solutions presents the organization’s portfolio of tested tools, methodologies and advisory support designed to help countries, cities and communities address today’s most pressing urban challenges. The catalogue brings together solutions developed through decades of UN-Habitat’s global experience, providing practical pathways for advancing inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development.

These solutions respond to the urgent need to improve…
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Activities Report
Urban October report 2025
2026
The Urban October Report 2025 highlights global discussions and actions on sustainable urbanization held throughout October. The month opened with World Habitat Day in Nairobi under the theme “Urban Crisis Response,” focusing on how cities can address displacement, climate shocks and growing housing needs through inclusive planning, adequate housing and access to basic services. It closed with World Cities Day in Bogotá under the theme “People-centred Smart Cities,” exploring how digital…
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
The Spatial Development Plan for Karak Governorate (2024–2028)
2026
The Spatial Development Plan for Karak Governorate (2024–2028) provides a strategic roadmap for sustainable development, grounded in comprehensive spatial analysis and a participatory visioning process. It defines development priorities, identifies key growth sectors, and outlines priority investment projects to enhance socio-economic progress over the next five years.
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Global Report
​​Agenda to Action: Implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Nine Cities Across the Globe​
2026
​This report documents how nine cities across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Arab States, Eastern Europe and Latin America have implemented the New Urban Agenda through integrated planning, multi-level governance, and capacity-building. It captures lessons, mind-shifts, and implementation pathways that accelerate SDG 11 and sustainable urban transformation
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Guide to creating urban public SPACES for children
2026
Public spaces to play are important to children's health and development and are a core right. Yet with increasing urbanization, access to public spaces to play is shrinking, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This guide, developed by UN-Habitat, WHO and UNICEF, highlights the importance of public spaces for optimizing children's health and well-being, and realizing their comprehensive rights. It provides support for practitioners in developing and improving public…
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Press Release
Official Closing Press Conference for the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13)
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Document
Letter from the President of the General Assembly on the Concept Note on the High-level meeting on the midterm review of the New Urban Agenda
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Press Release
UIA 2030 Award – Winners of the Third Cycle Announced at the World Urban Forum in Baku
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Document
Concept Note High-Level Meeting Midterm Review of New Urban Agenda
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Document
Application guidelines
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Paper
From event to legacy: Mega-events as catalysts for sustainable urban development
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Press Release
UN-Habitat and Alwaleed Philanthropies (Global) sign partnership to advance inclusive housing for persons with disabilities
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Press Release
Nearly half of humanity may be affected by a global crisis in housing, according to a new UN report
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Press Release
Record number of countries now integrate cities, housing, and urban services into climate plans, UN-Habitat report finds
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